How many inspections has North Gate Shell in Tallahassee had?

North Gate Shell in Tallahassee has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of North Gate Shell in Tallahassee find?

North Gate Shell in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has North Gate Shell in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, North Gate Shell in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

North Gate Shell in Tallahassee

Name: North Gate Shell in Tallahassee Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 20, 2025

3433 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309

Leon County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Rainey Cawthon Distributor INC
FDACS Estab #: 73069

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

North Gate Shell in Tallahassee was inspected twice on record. A focused inspection on September 2, 2023 related to Hurricane Idalia assessment found no violations. A sanitation inspection on March 20, 2025 cited 11 violations, all priority-foundation level. Violations included failure to document employee health training and reporting responsibilities, person in charge unable to answer questions about preventing transmission of foodborne illnesses, missing backflow prevention device on the mop sink in the ware washing area, and a bowl stored in the handwashing sink (corrected on site during the inspection). The establishment met sanitation inspection requirements overall.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

11Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 20, 2025

North Gate Shell in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Mar 20, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12

Retail: Buildup of debris inside of customer microwave oven.

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

No documentation provided to prove that employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities.

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge unable to answer all questions related to 6 major food borne illnesses. o

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Ware washing room: Bowl stored in hand washing sink. COS: item removed during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Retail: Opened case of cups stored on floor next to office area.

4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13

Ware washing area: three compartment sink lacking an area to air dry items after sanitization. No drain board and racks above sink used for storage of items.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Walk in cooler: Buildup of debris and mold like substance on shelving where bottled and canned drinks are stored.

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Ware washing area: No backflow prevention device after splitter on mop sink.

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

Ware washing area: porous acoustical tiles used on ceiling above three compartment sink.

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Walk in cooler: Employee food items stored on top of food to be sold to the public. COS: Items moved to designated employee area during inspection.

6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14

Retail: Buildup of dust, dirt or debris on vents.

2023 — 1 inspection

Sep 2, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite focused visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

North Gate Shell in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Gate Shell in Tallahassee last inspected?: North Gate Shell in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has North Gate Shell in Tallahassee had?: North Gate Shell in Tallahassee has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of North Gate Shell in Tallahassee find?: North Gate Shell in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has North Gate Shell in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, North Gate Shell in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at North Gate Shell in Tallahassee?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at North Gate Shell in Tallahassee are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.